New York City, NY - Health department officials identified compliance problems at El Rincon De Macon during an inspection on 07/21/2025.
The restaurant is located at 522 Nostrand Avenue in New York City's Bedford-Stuyvesant district, serving local residents and visitors.
The inspection details: "10f. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and." These circumstances require correction according to industry standards.
The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive temperature control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Maintaining proper food temperatures is the most effective method for preventing bacterial growth and foodborne illness. The FDA Temperature Safety Guidelines offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Among the findings were infractions involving pest control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in HACCP Prevention Guidelines, Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving sanitation, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The FDA Sanitation Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The examination revealed violations related to hand washing, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Restaurant industry standards emphasize hand washing as fundamental to food safety protocols Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal guidelines require food service workers to wash hands for a minimum of 20 seconds using soap and warm water. Per CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Under current regulations, El Rincon De Macon faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| ACTION | Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| BORO | Brooklyn |
| DBA | EL RINCON DE MACON |
| BUILDING | 522 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| Council District | 36 |
| Community Board | 303 |
| BIN | 3053218 |
| STREET | NOSTRAND AVENUE |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/21/2025 |
| Latitude | 40.680894025451 |
| SCORE | 76 |
| BBL | 3018480017 |
| ZIPCODE | 11216 |
| PHONE | 7186901497 |
| Census Tract | 024500 |
| NTA | BK75 |
| CAMIS | 50092484 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Spanish |
| Longitude | -73.949686336873 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 10F; 02G; 02B; 05F; 04H; 09C; 06A; 08A; 04N |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 10F: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material; not kept clean; or not properly sealed; raised; spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides; above and underneath the unit. || 02G: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. || 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. || 05F: Insufficient or no hot holding; cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures || 04H: Raw; cooked or prepared food is adulterated; contaminated; cross-contaminated; or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. || 09C: Design; construction; materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable; sanitized and maintained. || 06A: Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies; blow flies; bottle flies; flesh flies; drain flies; Phorid flies and fruit flies. |
This inspection was conducted on July 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 10F: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. | 02G: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. | 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | 05F: Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures | 04H: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | 09C: Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. | 06A: Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
